Executive Director Ruthie Barko oversees @TechNetUpdate's state advocacy/political activities in CO, WY, KS, NE, OK, MO, IA, and AR.
Joined October 2021
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TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
This week, @TechNetMidwest hosted TechNet's state team offsite in Chicago this week. The 50-state team is best-in-class and works tirelessly to defend the innovation economy and advocate on behalf of our 99 member companies. Proud to call these great people my colleagues.
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
We’re not just building self-driving technology, we’re building an industry. We engage with top trucking talent to safely and effectively deploy Aurora Driver-powered trucks for our customers.
We talked to team members with decades of experience in logistics. Hear their stories, opinions on autonomous trucks, and expectations for the future of freight
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Another year, another great TechNet State Policy Conference. Thank you to our member companies and lawmaker champions from across the U.S. for joining us at #TechNetSPC22 to discuss key issues impacting innovation and our economy. See you next year at #TechNetSPC23!
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Climate change is one of the most critical issues of our time. During the first #TechNetSPC22 panel led by @TechNetCentral, @BarryFinegoldMA, @NaquettaR, and leaders from @Vmware and @ecoATM discussed how innovation is driving a sustainable future.
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Join our growing team! TechNet is hiring a VP of Membership and Strategic Partnerships. It's a great opportunity to manage and develop our amazing membership, including working closely with some of the most iconic companies in the world. Apply here: technet.org/our-story/open-p…
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
On August 1, 1876, Colorado officially became a state. Colorado Day is an opportunity to celebrate our beautiful state, support our small businesses, visit one of our world-class state parks for free, and experience everything Colorado has to offer.
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Long downhill grades can be challenging to navigate, even for the most experienced drivers.
Check out how the #AuroraDriver autonomously applies engine brakes to descend the hill on our Dallas to El Paso route — making it safer for all drivers on the road. #AuroraDriverDiaries
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
In advance of the publication of the Blue Book, the voter information guide on statewide ballot measures, LCS writes and distributes several drafts of each measure's analysis for public comment. Follow this process here: leg.colorado.gov/BallotAnaly… #coleg #copolitics
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Join our CEO @chris_urmson and LinkedIn’s Nina Melendez Ibarra on 7/11 for a conversation about how autonomous trucks will transform the future of freight.
Register for the LinkedIn Live event: linkedin.com/video/event/urn…
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
A bipartisan innovation & competition package will usher in a new era of innovation and opportunity across the U.S. We thank @SenatorCantwell for her leadership on this bill and for recognizing the need to reclaim America's global leadership in innovation. #USICA #COMPETES
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
The release of a revised American Innovation and Choice Online Act still fails to address significant concerns about our national security and global competitiveness. Read our statement: bit.ly/38iIofU
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
Can an autonomous vehicle detect a motorcycle, even if it’s doing a wheelie?
The answer is definitively — for the #AuroraDriver, anyway — yes.
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
We hope the U.S. and EU can make progress on common goals around privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and other transatlantic interests during this weekend’s Trade and Technology Council meeting. Our statement: bit.ly/39Z40P3
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
We’re elated to announce our collaboration with Covenant, a major carrier that specializes in long-haul trucking.
We’ll identify the busiest routes where the Aurora Driver can make Covenant’s operations more efficient and haul freight safely and reliably: ir.aurora.tech/news-events/p…
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
TechNet is excited to welcome three new members:
@Nextdoor, @Chegg, and @swimply. So far in 2022, TechNet has added 12 new members. bit.ly/38dnX3O
TechNet Central U.S. retweeted
We just completed our first autonomous haul for @One_Werner between our new terminals in Fort Worth and El Paso!
We’re thrilled to work with a premier transportation and logistics provider to efficiently move goods across the US: ir.aurora.tech/news-events/p…
